WEBINAR | Academic Partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals

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This event was cohosted by the Tamarack Institute and Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Canada.

This public webinar was presented as part of our Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Localization Community of Practice.

Academic institutions and municipalities can bring unique assets in helping communities advance the 17 Global Goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda.

Together, they can provide critical support to accelerate SDG localization efforts by creating, disseminating and implementing local solutions to address complex challenges.

In this conversation, Rebecca Schiff, Ana Flavia Cardoso Alves, Twyla Yobb and Ian Rowlands discuss their experience engaging in academic partnerships to achieve the Global Goals.

Speakers: Rebecca Schiff, Ana Flavia Cardoso Alves, Twyla Yobb

Moderator: Ian Rowlands

For More Information:

Join our SDG Localization Community of Practice
Read our Guide for Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals in Your Community
Watch the webinar recording about Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals in Your Community

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